Adding options later?

[peedman]

I was merely pointing it out maverick, no need to shoot me down. I know everybody is different but if i could afford an R i would have gotten one even if it was just the base model with no options. If this well optioned gti is worth waiting for, perhaps it might also be worth waiting for a base model R??

But this is just my opinion...

[solistics]

Hey Guys,

So I'm thinking very carefully about buying a new GTI. The stock GTI is doable price wise, but with all the options I'd want the price is pushed to unobtainable.

Here's a list of the options I would want on my purchase, could anybody point out if there's an opportunity to be able to add particular options after buying the car, or if there's an aftermarket alternative I can look at?

18" Detroit Wheels
Adaptive Chassis Control (I'm assuming this is definitely something to be ordered with the car)
Bi Zenon Headlights
Park Assist
RVC
Electronically Adjustable Drivers Seats
Media Interface
Bluetooth
RNS510 Satellite Navigation

Any help would be much appreciated, I just dont know if I should wait longer so I can get everything in one go, or order sooner and add on later..

Thanks guys!

In order to get the specification I wanted I had to ask for a number of options to be fitted by the dealer so I can confirm the following CAN be retrofitted:

18" Detroit Wheels (kinda obvious)
Media Interface
Bluetooth
RNS510 Satellite Navigation

As for the others on your list, here's what I've been told/read:

Adaptive Chassis Control (I'm assuming this is definitely something to be ordered with the car) - Can be done but requires extensive re-wiring and mechanical work. Personally this wasn't on my list of must haves. I drove cars with both and thought the non-ACC equipped car was well up to the job.
Bi Zenon Headlights - Can't be done by the dealer. To do it yourself and be legal you'll need headlight washers and auto-levelling fitted.
Park Assist - Can be dealer fitted.
RVC - Can be dealer fitted.
Electronically Adjustable Drivers Seats - Only available in leather (I wanted cloth) seats and can't be done by the dealer.

Hope that helps!

[hooba]

Park Assist - Can be dealer fitted.

Are you certain about this? The two dealers I spoke to could only install non-OEM rear sensors only, obviously the Park Assist would require the fronts installed (and at a very precise location to ensure the system functioned).

[GTI mk6]

Are you certain about this? The two dealers I spoke to could only install non-OEM rear sensors only, obviously the Park Assist would require the fronts installed (and at a very precise location to ensure the system functioned).

I have both front & rear non OEM sensors fitted via my dealership Hooba

[Maverick]

I was merely pointing it out maverick, no need to shoot me down. I know everybody is different but if i could afford an R i would have gotten one even if it was just the base model with no options. If this well optioned gti is worth waiting for, perhaps it might also be worth waiting for a base model R??

But this is just my opinion...

It makes no sense, why would anyone choose a base model R over a fully loaded GTI? This is like a 118TSI purchaser with all the options changing their order to a base model GTI.

Seems unlikely that someone who wants that many options would be prepared to drop them in return for AWD and a bigger turbo.

[REXman]

It makes no sense, why would anyone choose a base model R over a fully loaded GTI? This is like a 118TSI purchaser with all the options changing their order to a base model GTI.

Seems unlikely that someone who wants that many options would be prepared to drop them in return for AWD and a bigger turbo.

Personally I would do it. But I love performance more than gizmo. And I think there would be a lot of people who think like that, but then there obviously people who prefer the loaded option.

To me, at resale time, a base R will be a base R, worth a certain (descent?) amount. Whereas you can option up a GTI to be a solid $55k on road etc, but when you go to sell it, itwill always be a $40k car with a heap of options. Even bigger loss.

Also the R comes with XENONS standard and front and rear parking sensors with visual warning also built in stock, those led tails and then you get all the performance.

That's all on a stock R, so I think you'll agree there is quite a case for picking up a stock R, if you can stretch to it.

[Corey_R]

Whilst I agree with REXman and the guys who say that there will be people who take a base model GTI or R over a heavily optioned 118TSI or GTI respectively, I also agree with what Maverick is saying.

I honestly believe that if someone is of the intelligence level to investigate the purchase of a Golf, and then come here and check with advice on the forums before laying down their cash, that they're already aware of the base prices of the other cars and have made a conscious decision about the model of car and options that they want. So someone saying "you could get the base next model up for that" every single time someone comes on here and asks a question about an optioned car, isn't quite that helpful

[dave_r]

I have both front & rear non OEM sensors fitted via my dealership Hooba

Interesting, any chance of some photos (PM or redirect to another thread if need be).

The missus was a bit disappointed that the Polo didn't have rear ones. If they can be done without looking like a hack job, I'll get it done as well.

Personally I would do it. But I love performance more than gizmo. And I think there would be a lot of people who think like that, but then there obviously people who prefer the loaded option.

I'm with you but I think we're the minority personally.

That's all on a stock R, so I think you'll agree there is quite a case for picking up a stock R, if you can stretch to it.

But the Op has come in saying they're already struggling to stretch the current model and options. Going upto an R just makes it even worse and then reduces their preferred equipment level again.

[hooba]

I have both front & rear non OEM sensors fitted via my dealership Hooba

Did they manage to hook them up to the Radio display?

[GTI mk6]

Interesting, any chance of some photos (PM or redirect to another thread if need be).

The missus was a bit disappointed that the Polo didn't have rear ones. If they can be done without looking like a hack job, I'll get it done as well.

Hey Dave,
heres the link to the sensors, they are a Motorone product, fitted via dealership pre-delivery
Front & Rear Parking Distance Sensors | Vehicle Electronics from MotorOne

They dont look like the ones fitted to the SUV in this link though - not keen on that look, mine sit flush with both
front & rear bumpers, not overly large and dont look out of place IMO.
If you still prefer photos, or more info, PM me & I will take some for you

[GTI mk6]

Did they manage to hook them up to the Radio display?

No Hooba, not sure if this was an option with these?
Its good to have both front & rear sensors though....

[peedman]

So back on topic, have you decided on anything??

[hooba]

No Hooba, not sure if this was an option with these?
Its good to have both front & rear sensors though....

On topic - due to the integration with the MFD and the steering for the Park Assist to work, I very much doubt it can be installed aftermarket.

[Maverick]

On topic - due to the integration with the MFD and the steering for the Park Assist to work, I very much doubt it can be installed aftermarket.

It could but you need deep pockets and a VW dealer won't take any part in the install or configuration.

[Dubya]

It makes no sense, why would anyone choose a base model R over a fully loaded GTI? This is like a 118TSI purchaser with all the options changing their order to a base model GTI.

Seems unlikely that someone who wants that many options would be prepared to drop them in return for AWD and a bigger turbo.

Life's a compromise, Maverick.

So the answer is: For the same reason someone might choose a GTI over a similarly-priced TSI or a GTD over a similarly-priced TDI.

That is, because upon reflection they prefer the better performance and resale value of the higher model to the various options on the lower model (which tend not to retain their value as well).

Not a concept so foreign as to warrant such apparent mystification whenever someone floats it, is it?

So just as some people would forsake performance for creature comforts, others might do it the other way around, even if at first they were only considering the lower model, in which case the reminder of the relative cost of the model above could be timely and helpful indeed.